Life Begins
Synopsis
A day in the maternity ward from the lens of accepted morals and medical attitudes of 1932. The ward includes women from all walks of life and situations.
Top Cast
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Loretta Young
Grace Sutton
Eric Linden
Jed Sutton
Aline MacMahon
Miss Bowers
Glenda Farrell
Florette
Clara Blandick
Mrs. West
Preston Foster
Dr. Brett
Frank McHugh
Ringer Banks
Walter Walker
Dr. Tubby
Hale Hamilton
Dr. Cramm
Vivienne Osborne
Mrs. McGilvery
Dorothy Peterson
A Patient
A.S. Byron
First Druggist (uncredited)
Marjorie Campbell
Baby (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Harry (uncredited)
Donald Douglas
Medical Student (uncredited)
Helena Phillips Evans
Mrs. Riggs, the Prison Matron (uncredited)
Paul Fix
Anxious Expectant Father (uncredited)
Esther Howard
Mrs. Tubby’s Friend (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
September 10, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Flood
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Baldwin
- Original Title
- Life Begins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Flood
Earl Baldwin, Mary M. Axelson
James Van Trees
George Marks
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Earl Baldwin
Screenplay
James Flood
Director
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
George Marks
Editor
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Begins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life Begins about?
A day in the maternity ward from the lens of accepted morals and medical attitudes of 1932. The ward includes women from all walks of life and situations.
Who directed Life Begins?
Life Begins was directed by James Flood.
Who stars in Life Begins?
The principal cast of Life Begins includes Loretta Young, Eric Linden, Aline MacMahon, Glenda Farrell, Clara Blandick.
When was Life Begins released and how long is it?
Life Begins was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.